In 2024, Florida experienced a slight decrease in U-Haul arrivals and departures compared to the previous year, with arrivals dropping by 1% and departures decreasing by 0.5%.
The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau for 2023 reveals that Florida experienced the highest net migration among all states, with 372,870 people moving to the state.
Heather Swanson, a Realtor based in Gainesville, Florida, has made significant strides in her career by leveraging her background in advertising and marketing.
At the end of 2024, Florida's housing market experienced a uniform growth in single-family inventory levels across most counties, with increases ranging from 25% to 35%.
Kara Wisely, a real estate professional, has been recognized as one of 20 Realtors in the inaugural class of Florida Realtors Board Certified Realtors.
In September 2024, Florida's housing market saw a decline in closed sales of existing single-family homes and condo-townhouse units compared to the previous year. According to data from the Florida Realtors Research Department, in collaboration with local Realtor boards and associations, closed sales for single-family homes totaled 18,721, marking a 12.3% decrease from September 2023. Condo-townhouse sales also fell by 20.7%, totaling 6,655.
Florida Realtors® has announced the administration of two relief programs to assist those affected by recent hurricanes. The Disaster Relief Fund aims to address housing challenges within the Realtor community following natural disasters. Additionally, grants from the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) Realtors Relief Foundation (RRF) provide financial aid to any Floridian impacted by storms with housing-related needs.
The inspiration for Erin’s Hope came after a significant loss experienced by Stacy Horst and her husband in 2014. Following the death of their daughter, Erin, they felt a strong urge to make a difference. "Four days after Erin’s death, my husband and I found ourselves on her bedroom floor, grappling with our grief. It was in that moment we felt compelled to make a change," Horst shared.